Buckle



Dec. 29, 1931. JWHART 1,838,827

BUCKLE Filed Nov. 20, 1929 Patented Dec. 29, 1931 I JOHN W. HART, OFMONKHGQMERY,

BUCKLE Application filed November 20, 1929. Serial No. 408,517.

My invention relates to improvements in buckles and more particularly tosliding buckles for use with overalls and the like.

It is an object of the invention to provide a buckle of theabove-mentioned character which may be readily detached and yet willeffectively secure the buckle in place when in use.

A further object of the invention is to provide a buckle of theabove-mentioned character which is simple and durable in construos tion,reliable and efficientin use, and inexpensive to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent duringthe course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specificationand'in which like numerals are employed to designate like partsthroughout the same,

Fig. 1, is a front elevation View of a strap showing my improved buckleattached thereto, v v v Fig. 2, is a side elevation view of the strapand buckle, and,

Fig. 3, is a perspective view of the buckle with the parts in separaterelation.

In the drawings, wherein for the purpose of illustration, I have shown apreferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 5 denotes an openmetal frame, of rectangular shape, the ends 6 of the frame beingconcaved in shape, as more clearly shown in Fig. 2.

A locking bar 7 of. corresponding length to 35 the frame 5 is adapted tobe disposed within the frame intermediate the side members 8, the endsof the bar being rabbeted on their under side, as at 9,providingabutments 10 which fit against the inner sides of the ends 6and tongues 11 which extend over the top of the ends 6 supporting thebar in the frame. The buckle is applied to the strap 12 by inserting afold of the strap 13 through the frame 5 and then inserting the lockingbar 7 beneath the foldand on top of the frame, after which the barbecomes seated in the frame, being held in place by the tension of thestrap. To remove the buckle from the strap it willbe seen that it isonly necessary to release the tension from the strap, which will permitthe bar 7 to be unseated from the frame and slid from beneath the fold13.

From the foregoing it will be seen. I have provided a buckle which willpermit read adjustment of the strap and yet may be rea ily removed andreplaced upon-the strap when desired. The removability of the buckle isparticularly desirable when used with overalls and other similargarments, since the buckles may be conveniently re- :80 moved therefromwhen the garments are laundried, eliminating all possibility 'of'thebuckles being damaged.

It is to be understood that the form of my invention herewith shown anddescribed is to be taken as a preferred example of the same and thatcertain changes in the shape, size and arrangement of the parts may bemade without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope ofthe subjoined claims.

Having thus described my invention, I claim 1. A buckle comprising anopen frame and I a locking bar cooperating with said frame, said barhaving its ends stepped to receive the ends of said frame.

2. A buckle comprising an open frame and a locking bar extending thelength of said frame, said bar having its ends stepped, providingreduced abutments adapted to fit against the inner sides of the ends ofthe frame and tongues extending over the top of saidends.

3. A buckle comprising an open rectangular frame and a locking barextending longitudinally of said frame having its ends stepped toreceive the ends of said frame.

4. A buckle comprising an open rectangular frame and a locking barextending longitudinally of said frame having its ends stepped,providing abutments adapted to fit against the inner sides of the endsof the frame and tongues extending over the top of I said ends, wherebythe locking bar is re-" movably held in place.

5. A buckle comprising an open frame having opposite sides curvedlongitudinally, and a locking bar extending between the curved sides ofsaid frame having its ends stepped to provide barefaced tenons adaptedto rest on the sides of said frame.

6. A buckle comprisin an open frame having opposite sides curvelongitudinally, and a locking bar extending between the curved sides ofsaid frame having its ends stepped to provide shoulders adapted to fitagainst the inner face of the sides and barefaced tenons adapted to reston the top face of the sides.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

JOHN W. HART.

